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Recent Canadian developments in decarbonizing pulp and paper mills

Over 140 countries have adopted net-zero pledges by 2050.

A brief history and outlook of zero-liquid-discharge paper mills

Before the 1970s, the pulp and paper industry was a major consumer of fresh water and generator of waste water.

Jacques Perrault and the John S. Bates Gold Medal

PAPTAC was originally founded by Dr. John Seaman Bates in 1915 as the Technical Section of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association (CPPA).

Woodrise 2025: Workshop and keynote speakers spotlight

At Woodrise 2025 the conversation goes beyond theory, it’s about action, innovation, and global collaboration.

FPInnovations’ recent publications

View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library.

Corrosion in digesters: A critical topic for FPInnovations

The heart of the kraft pulping process is the digester, a pressure vessel that is over 60 metres tall that breaks down wood chips into pulp.

Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes G7 Wildfire Commitment

FPAC issued the following statement to recognize the release of the Kananaskis Wildfire Charter at the conclusion of the G7 meetings yesterday:

Canada’s Forest Products Sector Recognizes Top Talent and Innovation

PhD candidates Assira Keralta from Université Laval and Shayan Narani of the University of British Columbia are the 2025 winners ...

Forest Products Association of Canada expands scientific team with addition of Dr. Darren Sleep

FPAC is pleased to welcome Dr. Darren Sleep as our Chief Scientist, Forest Ecology and Conservation.

Forests as Climate Solutions

An exciting new project is exploring how management responses in FSC-certified forests can build resilience ... 

FSC project selected for Salesforce Accelerator – Agents for Impact to improve certification access for prospective certificate holders worldwide

A project led by FSC Investments & Partnerships has been selected to receive transformative support from the Salesforce Accelerator – Agents for Impact; 

EUDR simplification: what it means for wood and rubber

The European Commission recently announced a package of measures aimed at simplifying EUDR implementation.

Innofibre Takes Part in the National Bioeconomy Campaign

As a recognized research center, Innofibre – Cellulosic Innovation Centre is actively participating in the national campaign to promote the bioeconomy in Canada.

The Unseen Damage of the Sun

Nowadays, everyone is aware of the damage that the sun can cause to the skin, such as cancer.

The Future of Waste Sorting…

What to do with the growing amounts of municipal, industrial, and commercial waste?

It Was Never About the Straws

Every so often, a new packaging item ends up with a bull’s-eye on its back. One year it’s plastic bags.

New StatsCan Data Shows Paper Fibres Most Diverted Material

Statistics Canada recently released the results of its Waste Management Survey, which includes national waste diversion data for 2023.

Exploring the Environmental Implications of Potential Tariffs

As discussions continue around the United States proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports —including paperboard and cardboard — ...

The Ripple Effects of US Tariffs on the Pulp and Paper Industry

The trade tensions that have dominated US economic policy since the Trump administration have left a tangible impact ...

Aging U.S. Kraftliner Mills Face Uncertain Future

Georgia-Pacific recently announced the permanent closure of its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Georgia.

Navigator to Boost PM3 with €30M Investment at Setúbal

Navigator will invest € 30 million to upgrade PM3 at the Setúbal site.